Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Value Public & Social Service Schools in Minnesota

Find Schools Near

2023 Best Value Public & Social Service Schools in Minnesota

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

22 Colleges
$20,114 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$46,546 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service School for You

In 2020-2021, public administration and social service students earned 3,576 degrees and certificates from a Minnesota school, making the subject the 7th in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Value Public & Social Service Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in Minnesota to see which programs offered the best value experiences for public administration and social service students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Minnesota

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for public administration and social service majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools

#1

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN
$5,907 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Century College the best value school in Minnesota for public administration and social service students. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Century College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,907 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, public administration and social service graduates from Century College take out $32,143 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Public Administration & Social Service at Century College Report

$10,184 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Winona State University is a great value for public administration and social service students. Located in the distant town of Winona, Winona State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Winona State are $10,184 per year. Public Administration & Social Service majors at Winona State take out an average of $28,389 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $144, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Winona State also is in the top 15% of our Best Public & Social Service Schools in Minnesota ranking.

Read More…

$5,906 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Minneapolis Community and Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Public & Social Service Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Minneapolis Community and Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,906 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Public Administration & Social Service majors at Minneapolis Community and Technical College take out an average of $38,650 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at Minneapolis Community and Technical College

$9,806 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bemidji State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Public & Social Service Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the remote town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Bemidji State University are $9,806 a year. Public Administration & Social Service majors at Bemidji State University take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Public Administration & Social Service at Bemidji State University Report

$9,468 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Minnesota State University - Moorhead is a great value for public administration and social service students. Located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MSU Moorhead are $9,468 per year. On average, public administration and social service graduates from MSU Moorhead take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Public Administration & Social Service at Minnesota State University - Moorhead Report

$9,146 Average Tuition & Fees

Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value public administration and social service programs. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Minnesota State Mankato are $9,146 a year. On average, public administration and social service graduates from Minnesota State Mankato take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at Minnesota State University - Mankato

$9,482 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Southwest Minnesota State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for public administration and social service students. Southwest Minnesota State University is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Marshall.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Southwest Minnesota State University are $9,482 a year. After completing their degree, public administration and social service graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University carry an average student debtload of $20,107.

Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at Southwest Minnesota State University

#8

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN
$9,170 Average Tuition & Fees

Saint Cloud State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for public administration and social service students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public college with a large student population.

St. Cloud State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,170 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that public administration and social service majors at St. Cloud State University take out is $28,304.

Full Public Administration & Social Service at Saint Cloud State University Report

$9,394 Average Tuition & Fees

Metropolitan State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public & Social Service Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Metro State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,394 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, public administration and social service majors at Metro State accumulate an average of around $34,015 in student debt.

Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at Metropolitan State University

$23,900 Average Tuition & Fees

Concordia University, Saint Paul came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public & Social Service Schools in Minnesota ranking. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

Concordia University, Saint Paul undergraduate students pay an average of $23,900 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at Concordia University, Saint Paul

Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 791
Iowa 832
South Dakota 143
Missouri 1,624
Nebraska 490
North Dakota 321

Public Administration & Social Service Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Social Work 58,326
Public Administration 16,905
Human Services 13,238
Public Policy 6,430
Community Organization & Advocacy 3,096
Other Public Administration 588

Related Major Annual Graduates
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting 142,610
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies 73,813
Legal Professions 61,055
Military Technologies & Applied Sciences 4,477

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to University of the Fraser Valley.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.